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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Part I, what does Tutu say is the source of many things that undermine people's joy and happiness?
2. Where does the Dalai Lama celebrate his eightieth birthday?
3. Which sociologist's research on loneliness does Abrams cite in Part II?
4. Who was the Dalai Lama's biology "tutor"?
5. Who does Tutu bring with him to visit the Dalai Lama?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Part II, what is one thought the Dalai Lama thinks people should remember in terms of the world population to stave off loneliness?
2. In Part II, what does the Dalai Lama identify as the connection between fear and anger?
3. In Part I, what kind of creatures does Archbishop Tutu tell Abrams humans are?
4. In Part I, what kind of relationship does the Dalai Lama tell Archbishop Tutu he considers their relationship to be a bit like?
5. In Part II, what is the meaning of the word "dukkha?"
6. In Part II, what does the Dalai Lama say that stress and anxiety in modern life are often caused by?
7. In Part I, how does Abrams explain the so-called hedonic treadmill?
8. In Part I, what is one of the ways the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu express their affection for each other?
9. In the Introduction, why does Abrams say Archbishop Tutu might not have been able to travel to take part in the talks that made up the material for the book?
10. In the Introduction, what analogy does Abrams make about the book itself?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How do you think Douglas Abrams' personal relationship - and friendship - with Archbishop Desmond Tutu affected his perspective and his approach to writing The Book of Joy? Write an essay explaining your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay exploring the Dalai Lama's teachings about the links between forgiveness and strength, and those between revenge and weakness.
Essay Topic 3
What are some of the connections and parallels Archbishop Tutu makes between South Africa's struggles and the struggles of Tibetans living in exile in India? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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